The Charles A And Lois H Miller Charitable
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on arts and culture, education, and historical preservation. It provides general support to various nonprofit organizations, including museums, schools for the arts, and community service initiatives. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and preserving cultural heritage, particularly through grants to institutions like the Baltimore School for the Arts and Baltimore Heritage Inc. Its funding activities are predominantly concentrated in Maryland and Rhode Island.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized arts, education, or historic‑preservation nonprofits with an established presence in Maryland (and occasionally Rhode Island) seeking general operating support and connection to local philanthropic networks.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Maryland or serves Maryland communities.
- • Mission aligns with arts, museums, arts education, or historic preservation.
- • Request is for general operating or program support in the $5k–$20k range.
- • Has local credibility or an introduction to a trustee, director, or prior grantee.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Maryland (roughly 72% of 2024 dollars) with additional awards in Rhode Island; recent years show mostly in‑state and nearby regional support rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients (and prior years had 13 and 15), funding a mix of museums, arts schools, preservation groups and community organizations—a moderate and diverse local portfolio for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation reports it funds only preselected organizations and has no public website, yet the observed grants include new recipients each year (three new in 2024, six new in 2023), suggesting new entrants can appear but typically via nomination, referral, or relationship rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
